We’re approaching the end of 2016, which means it’s time to evaluate the best reads from this year to keep you current with Marvel. The vast majority of these picks have been running long enough that you can read at least the first volume or story arc in full on Marvel Unlimited (there are notable exceptions). [Read more…] about The Best Marvel Comics of 2016 (That You Can Binge on Marvel Unlimited Right Now!)
Dr. Strange Review!: Or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Origin Movies
I had a revelation reading Wild Cards, the George R.R. Martin co-edited superhero universe anthology, for the first time this past month. When new superhero stories are told with confidence, by effective and committed fans of the craft, it’s thrilling, exciting, and flat out FUN to learn where new characters come from, and to welcome them to this new universe you’re developing.
There’s a reason we fell for origin stories in the… origin… first place. Where we come from matters, establishing both motivation and character in the canonical carbonite template for all future character appearances. [Read more…] about Dr. Strange Review!: Or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Origin Movies
Interview With PowFolio! Digital Comics App Exec David Campiti
2016 has been a big year for digital comic book apps, with Comixology making their long-awaited entrance, and more and more comic book readers realizing Hoopla may be the single best kept secret in comics libraries. [Read more…] about Interview With PowFolio! Digital Comics App Exec David Campiti
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Comic Book Reading Order
I’ll be the first to admit, I made a lot of false assumptions about Buffy the Vampire Slayer without ever having watched an episode. When my wife suggested we watch the series together, I scoffed. “The cheesy, campy… GIRLY CW show?!” I said, reverting into an uncouth caveman, and not noting for a moment the irony that this was coming from a guy who talks about the X-Men animated series like it’s Citizen Kane.
I was, and forever remain, a bonehead. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is brilliant, one of my all-time favorite TV show Universes, and the show that introduced me to a life long love of the creative mind of Joss Whedon.
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Halloween ComicFest 2016: Quick Hit Reviews of the Free Comics!
Since Free Comic Book Day has been such a success for 15 years, 5 years ago comics publishers and retailers launched Halloween ComicFest.
Today at your local comic shop you’ll find 32 different free comic book titles from 20 individual publishers, including Big 2 superhero stalwarts Marvel and DC. [Read more…] about Halloween ComicFest 2016: Quick Hit Reviews of the Free Comics!